AEF Executive Director explains the seven interrelated improvement levers that can enable students to learn about Australia’s place in the world, develop intercultural understanding and build Asia capability identified by the Asia Education Foundation.

Speaking more than one language is a valuable asset for all young Australians in a globally connected world. In this blog we explore the ways we can encourage students to continue learning a language in their final year of school.

Go Global Project Officer Emeline Gillingham explores the impact of 'student voice' initiatives on the development of global competencies. Describing the outcomes of recent Go Global programs, she illustrates how enabling learners to apply their skills to solve real world problems, empowers them to affect positive change beyond the classroom.

Critical thinking is an essential component of life in the information age. It enables students to differentiate between fact and fiction, respectfully challenge information in the media, and debate complex cultural topics with confidence.

Senior Project Officer, Bonnie Hermawan explores the importance for teachers to develop their intercultural understanding to be able to better educate young Australians in schools.

Intercultural Understanding is an important part of living in the twenty-first century. It helps students become responsible local and global citizens, interacting and engaging with others in a respectful way.

Professional learning manager, Lottie Dowling shares her insights on the importance of discussing real world problems with students in the classroom.

AEF Executive Director explores the achievements of The Asia Education Foundation in his 2015 year in Review.

Director Kathe Kirby explores the challenges, opportunities and strategies to foster greater parental engagement in children's learning in school.

AEF Executive Director brings to light the importance of teaching second and third languages in schools, and explores the potential benefits for the personal mobility of students and safeguarding Australia’s social and cultural harmony.